Kim Si-Jin
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Kim Si-Jin (born March 20, 1958 in Pohang
, Gyeongsangbuk-do
, South Korea
) is a retired pitcher
in the Korea Baseball Organization
, and the current manager
of the Heroes in the KBO
.
baseball team in 1977.
In , as a freshman at Hanyang University, he was selected for the South Korea national baseball team to compete the 3rd Intercontinental Cup
. Kim appeared in the final game as a starting pitcher
and hurled two shutout innings to lead his team to a 5-4 victory over United States.
In , Kim was called up to the South Korea national baseball team for the 1982 Baseball World Cup hosted by South Korea
. Kim led Team Korea to its first champion in the event, appearing two games as a starting pitcher.
in the second round of the 1983 KBO
Draft. Kim finished his rookie season with a 17-12 record and a 2.55 ERA, throwing 17 complete games (runner-up in the league). He led all pitchers in shutout
s (5) and was ranked third in wins, strikeouts (154) and innings pitched (229.1). After the season, Kim finished third in the Rookie of the Year voting.
In 1996, Dolphins were bought by Hyundai and Kim kept on coaching the Unicorns. In 2006, after head coach Kim Jae-bak left Unicorns, Kim Si-Jin took his place. in 2008, he became the first coach of Woori Heroes, which became Nexen Heroes in 2010.
Pohang
Pohang is a city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, and a main seaport in the Daegu-Gyeongbuk region. The built-up area of Pohang is located on the alluvium of the mouth of the Hyeongsan River...
, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Gyeongsangbuk-do
Gyeongsangbuk-do or shortly Gyeongbuk is a province in eastern South Korea. The province was formed in 1896 from the northern half of the former Gyeongsang province, remained a province of Korea until the country's division in 1945, then became part of South Korea.The Gyeongsangbuk-do Office is...
, South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
) is a retired pitcher
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
in the Korea Baseball Organization
Korea Baseball Organization
The Korea Baseball Organization is the governing body for the professional leagues of baseball in South Korea. KBO should not be confused with the Korea Professional Baseball League. KBO was founded in 1981 and has been governing two leagues, Korea Professional Baseball and Futures League since...
, and the current manager
Manager (baseball)
In baseball, the field manager is an individual who is responsible for matters of team strategy on the field and team leadership. Managers are typically assisted by between one and six assistant coaches, whose responsibilities are specialized...
of the Heroes in the KBO
Korea Baseball Organization
The Korea Baseball Organization is the governing body for the professional leagues of baseball in South Korea. KBO should not be confused with the Korea Professional Baseball League. KBO was founded in 1981 and has been governing two leagues, Korea Professional Baseball and Futures League since...
.
Amateur career
Upon graduation from Daegu Commerce High School, Kim joined the Hanyang UniversityHanyang University
Hanyang University is one of the most prestigious universities in South Korea. In particular, Hanyang's School of Engineering is one of the oldest engineering schools in Korea. The main campus is Hanyang University at Seoul, located in the Seoul, with its branch campus, the ERICA campus , located...
baseball team in 1977.
In , as a freshman at Hanyang University, he was selected for the South Korea national baseball team to compete the 3rd Intercontinental Cup
Intercontinental Cup (baseball)
The Intercontinental Cup is a baseball tournament between the members of the International Baseball Federation . It was first held in 1973 in Italy, and was held every other year following until 1999....
. Kim appeared in the final game as a starting pitcher
Starting pitcher
In baseball or softball, a starting pitcher is the pitcher who delivers the first pitch to the first batter of a game. A pitcher who enters the game after the first pitch of the game is a relief pitcher....
and hurled two shutout innings to lead his team to a 5-4 victory over United States.
In , Kim was called up to the South Korea national baseball team for the 1982 Baseball World Cup hosted by South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
. Kim led Team Korea to its first champion in the event, appearing two games as a starting pitcher.
Notable international careers
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| Intercontinental Cup Intercontinental Cup (baseball) The Intercontinental Cup is a baseball tournament between the members of the International Baseball Federation . It was first held in 1973 in Italy, and was held every other year following until 1999.... |
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| Haarlem Baseball Week Haarlem Baseball Week The Haarlemse Honkbalweek is an international invitation baseball tournament at the Pim Mulier Stadium in Haarlem, Netherlands... |
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| Intercontinental Cup Intercontinental Cup (baseball) The Intercontinental Cup is a baseball tournament between the members of the International Baseball Federation . It was first held in 1973 in Italy, and was held every other year following until 1999.... |
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Professional career
Kim was selected by the Samsung LionsSamsung Lions
Samsung Lions Baseball Club is a Korea Professional Baseball team founded in 1982. They are based in Daegu and are members of the Korean Baseball Organization. Their home stadium is Daegu Baseball Stadium...
in the second round of the 1983 KBO
Korea Baseball Organization
The Korea Baseball Organization is the governing body for the professional leagues of baseball in South Korea. KBO should not be confused with the Korea Professional Baseball League. KBO was founded in 1981 and has been governing two leagues, Korea Professional Baseball and Futures League since...
Draft. Kim finished his rookie season with a 17-12 record and a 2.55 ERA, throwing 17 complete games (runner-up in the league). He led all pitchers in shutout
Shutout (baseball)
In Major League Baseball, a shutout refers to the act by which a single pitcher pitches a complete game and does not allow the opposing team to score a run...
s (5) and was ranked third in wins, strikeouts (154) and innings pitched (229.1). After the season, Kim finished third in the Rookie of the Year voting.
Coaching career
After retiring from Lotte Giants, Kim started his coaching career as the pitching coach of Taepyoungyang Dolphins.In 1996, Dolphins were bought by Hyundai and Kim kept on coaching the Unicorns. In 2006, after head coach Kim Jae-bak left Unicorns, Kim Si-Jin took his place. in 2008, he became the first coach of Woori Heroes, which became Nexen Heroes in 2010.
External links
- Profile and stats on the KBO official website